1853.] Travels in Central Asia. 305 



2§tli. — Eeturned to the old man, and halted some days for guides 

 till 5th May, strolling about many deserted caves, and a large cave 

 with idols — the original shrine deserted, because injured by earth- 

 quakes. 



[Here the Journal ceases, the next volume describing the journey 

 through Kafiristan, was lent to Sir A. Burnes and lost.] 



